Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator/Faculty

Title: Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator/Faculty

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: Roane State Community College

Department: Health Sciences

Campus Location: Roane State Community College

Job Summary

Position is a faculty position as defined by PA-24-01 and includes fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of faculty in relationship to teaching dental hygiene classes/labs/clinical as assigned, service to the college and program, and scholarship (RSCC PA-24-01).

Job Duties

• Position is a faculty position as defined by PA-24-01 and includes fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of faculty in relationship to teaching dental hygiene classes/labs/clinical as assigned, service to the college and program, and scholarship (RSCC PA-24-01)
• Teaches didactic/lab/clinical classes as assigned utilizing evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Works with program director on curriculum development.
• Participates in ongoing evaluation of the program including ensuring compliance with regional and programmatic accreditation requirements.
• Participates in service to the college and the program.
• Participates in Advisory Committee meetings.
• Participates in student advising.
• Additional duties/responsibilities as clinical coordinator include:
  • Providing orientation and ongoing education for adjunct clinical faculty.
  • Communicating and collaborating with the program director regarding issues/concerns regarding the safe, effective operation of the clinic and the clinical educational experiences and environment.
  • Maintains first year and second year student monitor duty rotations and chair assignments.
  • Participates in weekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance of clinic equipment.
  • Assists in maintaining a repair log for clinic related equipment and coordinates with dental companies necessary repairs. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Dental Hygienist with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution required (Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene preferred).
• Licensed as a registered dental hygienist in the State of Tennessee or eligible for licensure. Must have current TN license prior to start of position.
• Three years clinical experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• One-year experience in teaching and scholarly experience in a dental hygiene program preferred.
• Evidence of familiarity with evidence based educational methodology preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of current technologies in clinic and appropriate to the area of instruction.
• Familiarity with management of inventory.
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities.
• Current CPR or completion of course prior to assuming responsibilities.